Black September
King Hussein’s government continued efforts to curb armed Palestinian organizations after the 1970 civil war. Periodic clashes demonstrated that the conflict known as Black September had extended into the following year.
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1971 in Jordan
Explore 9 historical events and records for Jordan in 1971.
Historical records for Jordan in 1971
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January
April
Regional Diplomacy
I participates in regional diplomacy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
June
Economic Reform
I participates in economic reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
July
Black September
Jordanian security forces completed a major offensive against remaining Palestinian guerrilla bases around Ajloun. The operation marked the decisive defeat of organized fedayeen forces inside Jordan.
November
Assassination of Wasfi Tai
Assassination of Jordans Prime Minister, Wasfi Tel, in retaliation for the expulsion of the PLO from Jordan in 1970-71. Assassinated by the Black September in Cairo
Black September
The assassination of Prime Minister Wasfi Tal during an Arab gathering in Cairo shocked Jordan’s leadership. His killing by Black September gunmen demonstrated that the aftermath of the Jordanian civil war extended beyond the country’s borders.
Death of Wasfi Tai
Death of Wasfi Tai, assassinated
PLO
Assassination of Jordans Prime Minister, Wasfi Tel, in retaliation for the expulsion of the PLO from Jordan in 1970-71
December
Black September
Gunmen associated with Black September attempted to assassinate Jordanian ambassador Zaid al-Rifai in London. The attack illustrated the continuing threat to Jordanian officials following the suppression of Palestinian armed groups in the kingdom.
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